Keto Pecan Pie Squares

I am obsessed with these Keto pecan pie squares~which taste guilty as sin but are actually a low-sugar, low-carb, gluten free and Paleo dessert.

We had dinner last week with some friends who are strict practitioners of the Keto diet. They served these Keto pecan pie squares for dessert (alongside no-sugar added vanilla ice cream), and I was blown away. I had no idea that anything with so few carbs and sugar could taste so darn good:-).

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I was so obsessed with these Keto pecan pie squares that I’ve made them myriad times since and have shared them with several friends. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t love these.

The recipe I’ve slightly adapted can be found here on a wonderful blog where I’ve already found several other great recipes to try. Isn’t it wonderful to have access to such fabulous info at the click of a mouse?

Before sharing the recipe, I want to briefly answer two common questions my friends asked when I shared these bars with them.

What is “keto?” Keto is the short term for ketogenic~a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins and low-carb diets. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat. The reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis.

What makes these bars “keto?” These keto pecan pie squares differ from traditional ones in two major ways. First, the white sugar is replaced with Swerve (available at Publix and most grocers), and the white flour is replaced with almond flour. The Keto crust is very similar to the traditional shortbread type crust, but it has a slightly different texture and is super crumbly.

Make ahead: These need to be made at least a few hours before serving, as they need time to “set” and firm up. They keep for a day or two if stored in an airtight container, but after that, they start to get stale and crumbly. The top photo of the square with ice cream was taken an hour after the squares were cooked. The dessert is still soft and warm. The other photos are of keto pecan pie squares that have cooled completely and become more dense and less moist.

Low Sugar-No Sugar Ice Cream? I was skeptical too, but after several of our small group couples declared it was good, I bought some. My family loved it, and we thought it was the perfect complement to the squares. Even if you could never fathom buying no sugar added ice cream, give it a try. You might be surprised!

If you try these Keto Pecan Pie Squares and/or the ice cream, let us hear your thoughts in the comments of the post. I’m curious to see what the rest of you think:-) As always, thanks so much for stopping by. Be blessed, and stay savvy!!!

Keto Pecan Pie Squares

Ingredients

CRUST:

1 1/4 cups almond flour

1/4 cup Swerve Sweetener

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup butter, chilled, cut into small pieces

PECAN PIE FILLING:

1/2 cup butter

2/3 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener

2 tsp honey

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

2 large eggs

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup pecans, lightly toasted

1/2 to 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

CRUST:

Preheat the oven to 325F.

In a food processor, combine the almond flour, Swerve sweetener, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine.

Scatter the butter pieces over top and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Press into the bottom of a 9x9 inch pan and bake 12 minutes or until the edges are just turning golden.

PECAN PIE FILLING:

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.

Stir in the SWERVE sweetener and HONEY; whisk until well combined. Remove from heat.

Whisk in the vanilla extract and cream.

Add the eggs and salt and whisk until fully incorporated.

Scatter the pecans and chocolate chips over the crust; pour the filling overtop.

Hi Susie! Yes that is the same nutrition info if you make the bars per the recipe. If you leave out chocolate (which is fine), that info would change. Please comment with your thoughts after you make these!!! XoXo

Hi Charisse, by sugar free, I mean processed sugar as opposed to natural sugar in honey. If you find a honey alternative, please leave in the comments. I am sure others might be interested as well. Thanks for writing!

I donâ€™t eat sugar so Iâ€™m never able to have my sweet tooth satisfied. I tried these and love them! I think Iâ€™ve found my new favorite dessert!

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